Organic Cotton Sweater

cotton is not "mercerized"

Not sure this will work, but try putting a nylon stocking in the dryer with it. The nylon seems to attract lint.
Other than that masking tape works well.

2009-08-22 09:14:12 by scout

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From their website:

"We are committed to: Investing in natural and organic fibers and environmentally-friendly dyes"

"Indigenous uses only certified organic cotton, which is grown without any harmful pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or artificial fertilizers. "

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/section /company/philosophy
"In many cases, Indigenous utilizes the natural colors of organic cotton and fleece, eliminating the need for dyes to achieve complex color schemes within our fashion collections. Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."

I also read something about their artisans not being exposed to toxic dyes. Now please take a look at this very interesting fact, from Overstock.com:
http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock/Orga nic-Cotton-Cable-Sweater-Peru/3485901/pr oduct.html

And I quote, since I believe the following gem will not be viewable by residents outside of California:

"WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm."

WTF???? How's that for being two-faced?! It's actually worse than non-organic cotton! :-(

Ok here is proof that this is an Indigenous Design brand. Take a look at the color, Amethyst and the photo. It is the exact same from the ID website here:

http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable

BUSTED, MAJOR TIME BUSTED!

This reminds me of all these so-called "natural and organic" shampoo & skin care companies that tout their products as "chemical-free" "organic and natural" "safe for chemically sensitive folks" and you turn the bottle around and it's got all these ingredients you can't pronounce and you search them and they're not only very toxic and carcinogenic, they're not natural at all (even though the company claims "vegatal" or "from coconuts") Well yeah after you add a crapload of synthetic carcinogens to the coconut you can still say that it comes from coconuts, you're just deceiving us by not disclosing the full truth!

IT'S TIME THAT INDIGENOUS DESIGNS AND OTHER MANUFACTURES OF SO CALLED ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING AND ORGANIC SKIN CARE OWN UP TO THEIR DECEPTIVE TACTICS! CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, ANYONE?

Chemically injured and chemically sensitive people (aka persons with MCS) need to have full disclosure here. Personally, I have lead poisoning and don't need the aggravation.

What do you think? Why is this legal??

Your question caught my interest since I'm about to purchase some Peruvian sweaters so this is really scary!!

Ok. I just had a chat with Overstock.com They claim the "manufacturer" told them it has lead. So I'm thinking maybe Indigenous Designs is not at fault here but maybe they are in the dark? Maybe someone ought to contact ID's Matt or Scott. The thing that's confusing is INDIGENOUS DESIGNS IS THE MANUFACTURER! Overstock did acknowledge that the label is the manufacturer. But I'm thinking maybe the Peruvian artisans are lying to I.D? And telling the truth to Overstock? Hmm...it's really weird. And deceptive to say the least.

I found one email for Indigenous Designs:

Matt@IndigenousDesigns.com (I guess the other guy's email would be Scott@IndigenousDesigns.com but Matt seems to be "the man in charge"...)

At any rate, I wouldn't want to buy from them if they don't know what's up! :o( Here is my chat with overstock.com:


Chat Information
Welcome to Overstock.com Live Chat, you will be joined with a chat representative as quickly as possible.
Chat InformationWelcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Alten.
you: HI
Alten: Thanks for visiting Overstock.com, this is Alten, how can I help you?
you: I have a question about Item#: 11555328
Alten: Hi there.
you: It says it contains Lead. May I ask how do you know this for sure?
Alten: I'll check on this information and help you.
Alten: Thanks for providing the catalog number.
you: Thanks You're welcome! :)
you: Also please let me know if it is indeed an "Indigenous Designs" brand?
Alten: Are you referring to the " Organic Cotton Cable Sweater (Peru) "?
you: Yes :)
Alten: Thank you.
you: There is a warning bottom of page.
you: and thank you :)
Alten: As per the information provided by the manufacturer, this item contains lead.
you: Do you know who the manufacturer is please?
you: is it Indigenous designs?
you: And do you know if the lead is in the dye, by any chance?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have a information related to the manufacturer.
you: Please take a look here at I.D. it's the exact same photo. http://www.indigenousdesigns.com/shop/pr oduct/women/3003AMT/organic-cotton-cable
Alten: This is a world stock item.
you: What is world stock please?
you: Is that the brand?
Alten: Worldstock items are sourced or imported from other countries in to the US.
you: Ok. Thanks Did you click the link I provided?
you: That designer/manufacturer imports them from Peru and has the exact same photo on their site (and description)
Alten: Yes, I did click on the link.
you: They claim on their website "Indigenous also develops low impact dyes which contain no heavy metals and are Azo - dioxazine compound free."
you: So I'm confused.
you: On one hand the manufacturer claims to not use heavy metals, on the other hand your supplier claims there's heavy metal lead, right?
Alten: I understand your concern.
you: If I were to buy this and look at the label on the neck part, would it say world stock or Indigenous Designs, do you know?
Alten: However as per the information provided by vendor / manufacturer this item contains lead.
Alten: We cannot compare this description with other website.
you: Ok. Thanks. But do you know who the manufacturer is? May I please have that info?
you: ?
you: Hello? Are you still connected?
Alten: I am sorry, we do not have information related to the manufacturer.
Alten: Since we are in the business of liquidation, our items move on and off our site so quickly, it leaves us little time to become familiar with all of the features and accessories of these products.
you: Hmm...
Alten: I'll be happy to help you. Do you have any further questions for me?
you: Ok.
you: Yes I do
you: Would you agree that is fair to say that the manufacturer and the brand name that appears on the label are one and the same?
Alten: Yes, it should be same.
you: Ok. Thanks. Would the label be still attached to the sweater were I to buy one?
you: Or do you guys remove labels?
you: And this should be my final question...
Alten: The item will include the original tags.


Hope this helps!

2009-08-15 00:26:16 by .

Price: $29.98

Machine wash cold with like colors.
Beautiful as a gift.
Free from bleach and dyes.

I have 2 cotton/silk blend sweaters. The instructions say to dry clean or wash on gentle & lay flat to dry. I washed the first at home (gentle cycle, cold water, w/ Woolite) and laid it flat - when it dried it came out like cardboard! I took the 2nd one (and the one that I washed at home) to the dry cleaner (was an organic dry cleaner) and they are now both stiff and itchy. My previously soft and comfortable sweaters are now both itchy and uncomfortable. I've taken one of them to a regular dry cleaner in the past and it was fine - thought I'd try the environmentally friendly cleaners and the sweater is awful.

Can they be salvaged at this point? Was the organic cleaner just a bad dry cleaner and that's why my sweater was ruined, or do they use a different process that ruined it? How can I wash them at home and not ruin them?

These weren't overly expensive sweaters, maybe $40-$50, but I loved them and now they make my skin itch and they look weird!

You should NEVER have put it in a washing machine! (stiff & itchy). When it says "gentle"...it means "HAND WASH.".

"Woolite" is ok...but THINK of anything made from insects (Silkworm)...as your HAIR... & use SHAMPOO! Especially SILK. (it's made from the Silkworm).
Take your 'ruined' sweater, 'shampoo' them BY HAND....IN THE SINK, and then 'condition' it too (just like you would your hair)! Lay it flat on a towel to dry...and I think you'll 'SALVAGE' the sweater that's stiff and itchy will be softer than before. You may have ruined it in the washer...(you'll know better next time---it's just a sweater! as you said)..
but>>>
I doubt that it is "RUINED". It probably WAS the organic cleaner and your mishandling than made them stiff & itchy. Dry-cleaners can differ so much with their product, the solution (used too many times), & their method of drying. If the solution was dirty that could cause stiffness---and the bacteria left behind could make them itchy and not fresh.

ALWAYS ASK YOUR DRY-CLEANER HOW OFTEN THEY CHANGE THEIR CLEANING SOLUTION !!! If they don't say "daily"....take your garment and LEAVE. Don't bother to explain why you're leaving...if they can't figure it out---it's their bad! ...just leave!

TRY THE SHAMPOO.

2008-02-13 09:30:30 by Lunula

First Choice:
-Striped Yellow and White Old Navy Sweater (Very light and kind of sheer)
-H&M Pink/Black/Yellow Painted Look Organic Cotton Tee (worn underneath, obvi :)
-Deep Purple Skinny Delia Pants
-Purple Flats
-Coach Colorful Bag (Sling over)
-Charlotte Russe Pendant with different charms
-Thrifted Purple bracelet


Second Choice:
-High Waisted Tribal Print Forever 21 Skirt
-Dark Green & Deep Neck Zara Shirt (tucked in)
-Beige Tommy Hilfiger Flats
-Brown and Green Eco-friendly Bag
-Orange Flower Forever 21 Pendant

the first! it sounds like it would be so awsome!
jw if by elia did u mean they came from delias??
haha jw

2008-09-02 18:48:24 by